Comparison

ReSlice vs AASamplePlayer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ReSlice

Easily slice audio samples into musical fragments that can be triggered by MIDI or touch. Create new loops with a polyrhythm arpeggiator and explore unique sonic textures through intelligent randomization. Import or record audio for instant manipulation.

Highlights
  • Automatic audio slicing
  • MIDI and touch triggering
  • Polyrythm arpeggiator
  • Live recording and import
  • Intelligent randomization
  • Seven concurrent effects
  • AUv3, Inter App Audio, Audiobus support
Features
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Audio Slice Machine Slice your audio samples with ReSlice and create flexible musical atoms which can be triggered by MIDI notes or the touch of your fingers. The polyrhythm Arpeggiator redefines the art of creating new loops from the extracted slices. Record live or import audio from clipboard or AudioShare to break it up into its rhythmic components. Apply the intelligent slice parameter and Arpeggio randomizer for instant creation of the unheard. “Always creative - always cutting edge. The team at VirSyn has a steady stream of cool apps that they release. They are always pushing iOS music creation possibilities to new and interesting territory! It's a really fun to be able to quickly slice up sound and shift the slices around like this. I love the randomization features as well. With the touch of the dice one can create really surprising and interesting sonic experiences. Jordan Rudess Wizdom Music/Dream Theater” Features: Audio Slicer • Automatic break up of sample/drum loop into up to 32 slices • Edit slice positions. • Edit level, pan, pitch and envelope for each slice • Play slices on screen or via MIDI • Three choke groups available to cut sample play • Import audio from clipboard or AudioShare • Record audio for instant slicing and reusing in realtime Effect section • Seven studio standard effects concurrently usable: • Oversampled distortion with four different algorithms for antialiased sound. • Lowpass / Highpass / Bandpass parametric equalizer • 8 pole analog Phaser • Flanger • Four line chorus • Stereo/Ping-Pong delay with glitch free delay time change. • Hi end reverberation unit.   Four part Polyrhythm Arpeggiator • Uses programmable sequences with up to 32 steps.  • Trigger slices using 4 arpeggio parts with different settings • Unique randomizer generates Arpeggios with 100% usability. • Factory arpeggios included, unlimited user arpeggios possible. Global • AUv3 AudioUnit • Inter App Audio • Audiobus 3 support with state saving. • Play slices live with the onscreen keyboard. • Can use CoreMIDI compatible MIDI Keyboard. • Audio recorder with share function. • Share user presets. • Support for virtual MIDI input connections. • Multichannel MIDI Learn for external MIDI controllers. • MIDI Tempo sync. Start/Stop Arpeggio. • Ableton Link compatible.

About

AASamplePlayer

Transform any sound file into a playable instrument with this efficient sample player. Load sample packs, preview sounds within your DAW, and manipulate them with intuitive controls. Supports batch loading, looping, reversing, and cloud drives.

Highlights
  • Batch load audio & video samples
  • Preview samples in the mix
  • Adjust start point, attack, release, pitch
  • Loop and reverse audio
  • Mono/poly voice modes
  • Standalone and AUv3 support
  • Cloud drive integration
Features
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AASamplePlayer turns any sound file into a playable instrument suuuuuper efficiently, just load it up with your DAW (like GarageBand), batch load your favorite sample packs and have fun :) -- Michael from GAS Therapy (GAS Therapy is a video series I made on YouTube channel playpm, focusing on sharing cheaper and better musical gears solutions, now it also becomes a plugin brand, I will continue to share my knowledge under multiple formats, stay tuned~) The 2.0.0 update will change your workflow forever -- now you can batch load samples then navigate them right inside the plugin, meaning you can preview your sample IN THE MIX! 4 knobs: * Start point * Attack * Release * Pitch 7 buttons: * Batch Load file - support audio & video * Previous file * Next file * Loop * Reverse * Mono/poly * Copy file name - one day you'll thank me for this :) 2 hidden controls: * Start point (left side of the tiny screen) * End point (yes, you guessed it) Other: * Standalone supported (w/ keyboard shortcut) * AUv3 supported * DAW builtin preset management supported when in AUv3 * Automation supported * Doesn't duplicate your sample file on expensive storage * Cloud drive supported * No virtual keyboard (just use it with other DAW like GarageBand) AASamplePlayer is also available for desktop DAWs, comes with Mac AU & VST3 and Windows VST3, you can search AASamplePlayer to find it.

Screenshots

ReSlice4 screens
AASamplePlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ReSlice at none against AASamplePlayer's 1. AASamplePlayer's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On ratings volume, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ReSlice costs $7.99 and AASamplePlayer $2.99 up front. AASamplePlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ReSlice asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AASamplePlayer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of ReSlice's written reviews are positive against 92% of AASamplePlayer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReSlice ships an update every 5 weeks, AASamplePlayer weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ReSlice versus AASamplePlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReSliceAASamplePlayer
Price$7.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.3 (27 ratings)4.7 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.9% of reviews91.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarry Gohs衍 孟

Customer experience

ReSlice

All ratings27 ratings
Positive74.1%
Neutral14.8%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive71.9%
Neutral14.1%
Negative14.1%

AASamplePlayer

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%

In-app purchases

None

ReSlice

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

AASamplePlayer

One-time1
  • Buy Michael a coffee$2.99

Questions

Is ReSlice free?
ReSlice costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AASamplePlayer free?
AASamplePlayer costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ReSlice or AASamplePlayer?
AASamplePlayer is rated higher. ReSlice averages 4.3 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while AASamplePlayer averages 4.7 from 17 ratings.
Do ReSlice or AASamplePlayer have ads?
Neither ReSlice nor AASamplePlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ReSlice or AASamplePlayer?
ReSlice ships an update every 5 weeks, and AASamplePlayer weekly. Most recently, ReSlice was updated on September 16, 2026 and AASamplePlayer on September 22, 2026.

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